Virginia law prohibits the importation, sale, possession, or transfer of specific firearms like the Striker 12 shotgun, classifying violations as a Class 6 felony. It also sets penalties for providing certain weapons to minors, with stricter consequences for handguns. The section on firearm regulations has been repealed and is no longer in effect.
The law prohibits the importation, sale, possession, or transfer of the Striker 12 shotgun, also known as a streetsweeper, and similar semi-automatic folding stock shotguns with spring tension drum magazines holding twelve shells.
Violating the firearm restrictions is classified as a Class 6 felony, which can result in serious legal consequences including potential imprisonment.
Yes, selling or furnishing certain weapons to minors can result in a Class 1 misdemeanor for knives and a Class 6 felony for handguns, unless the transfer is between family members or for sporting activities.
No, the section regarding firearm transfer laws has been repealed as of 2004 and is no longer part of Virginia law.